Entertainment: You're asked to make a graduation project, but you're asked to film Ultrama

Time flies, and almost two months have passed since the theatrical version featuring Legend was released.

Because of its new format and plenty of exciting action scenes, this theatrical version unsurprisingly surpassed "Blue Planet" at the box office.

Gu Nan earned 7 million yuan just from the box office revenue sharing. This level of film would be in the top 10% even in theatrical releases, let alone online films.

The SHF Neos figure, produced in collaboration with Bandai, achieved a pre-sale revenue of 50 million RMB in just 48 hours.

This doesn't even include the low-to-mid-range toys manufactured in domestic factories.

Many investors have already begun contacting Gu Nan, urging him to go public.

Over the past month or so, following Gauss's conclusion.

After experiencing the initial excitement and tears of emotion, countless tokusatsu fans are followed by an indescribable sense of emptiness.

Every night, the comments sections of various tokusatsu forums, the official accounts of Light Chaser Animation, and even Gu Nan's personal social media platforms are always crowded with fans urging him to update his content.

Everyone is eagerly anticipating what exactly this "Mebius" project, which has already registered its trademark, is all about.

However, during this seemingly quiet "downtime" without any new dramas airing, Light Chaser Animation did not completely disappear.

Gu Nan knew how to maintain the popularity of an IP, and "Ultraman Fighting Evolution" also received an update.

This update not only perfectly replicates the story mode of "Final Battle", but also adds intense boss battles such as Bishop Gloca and Giga Endora.

Furthermore, Gauss Future Mode and Justice Smash Mode have been added as selectable characters to the battle lineup.

Of course, what drove players across the internet into a frenzy was the reward hidden behind the special conditions for clearing the level—the will of the universe, the legendary warrior, Ultraman Legend!

When players painstakingly achieved an S-rank completion rating and finally unlocked Legend and brought him into the battle mode, the entire gaming community was in an uproar.

This is not a typical fighting game character at all; it's a wheelchair with absolutely no balance!

However, due to its overly rigged mechanics and excessively powerful stats, a PVP mode will not be available.

If they're not banned, you won't see any other characters in PVP; it'll just be Regedo's magic-based duels all the time.

That super-strong body and super-long health bar alone are enough to make a wheelchair.

Add to that the ultimate move, Spark Legend, which ignores health bars.

It's already comparable to Ultraman Tiga's Timer Flash.

However, not many players protested.

"This is the will of the universe, the absolute ceiling in the system's design. How do you expect Gu Nan to reduce it? Even if he does, will he still be Regedo?"

"Cutting it would make it out of character!"

Everyone highly regards such a powerful character, although they are even more looking forward to the addition of other Ultimate Ultras in the future.

After a long period of silence, Light Chaser Animation Studios, in collaboration with Lao Tang, has released an update!

It was 8 PM that evening.

Lao Tang, a well-known tokusatsu content creator on Bilibili and an "unofficial publicity" member for Light Chaser Animation & Media.

On his personal channel and the official account of Light Chaser Animation, he simultaneously released a 40-minute joint submission with Light Chaser Animation.

The video's title was very simple, yet it instantly ignited the passion of all tokusatsu fans.

Gu Nan | Lao Tang - Special Interview Video: A Special Project by Light Chaser Animation, Fully Unveiling the New Hero "Mebius"!

The video was uploaded and within just a few minutes...

The number of viewers watching online simultaneously exceeded one million.

It immediately topped the overall site rankings.

The screen lights up, revealing a cozy setting filled with various Ultraman figurines and costumes at the Chase Light Cinema.

Every item in the background is an actual prop used in the shoot, and each one is quite valuable.

From left to right: suits and props from "Ultraman Tiga", "Seven: Project Origin", "Dyna", "Gaia", and "Cosmos".

Old Tang, wearing a collaborative T-shirt commemorating Tsuburaya Productions' Old Oku, sat on the left side of the sofa.

Sitting to his right was none other than Gu Nan, the helmsman of Chasing the Light and the creator of the Ultra Universe.

[First! That old scoundrel Gu has finally shown up!]

Wow, this must be the first time these two have been seen together!

A new Ultraman is coming!

[Old Tang's really made something of himself! He's doing an official interview with Director Gu!]

[The clothes are nice, but I couldn't get them! I suggest Tang take them off and give them to me!]

[666! That was so heavy-handed! You even want Old Tang's original flavor?!]

[You thief! Hand over the trailer for Ultraman Mebius, and I'll spare your life!]

[A whole month! Do you know how I've spent this past month?]

Old Tang waved at the camera:

"Brothers, it's been a long time."

"There are a lot of important news today, but we'll save those for last."

"This video isn't just my personal plot analysis; it addresses the questions that everyone cares about most."

"They stormed straight to the headquarters of Light Chaser Animation and captured our Director Gu."

Gu Nan smiled gently at the camera:

"Hello everyone, this is Gu Nan. Sorry to keep you waiting."

[Hello, you old scoundrel!]

[I thought Old Tang had gone mad after directing for months! He hasn't shown up at all! Turns out he's been chasing after the spotlight, truly a "spotlight chaser," huh!]

How dare you show your face here!

When will the new Otsuka premiere?!

Old Tang didn't waste any words and went straight to the point:

"Director Gu, before we talk about the new Ultraman, let's briefly review the recently concluded Ultraman Cosmos."

"To be honest, the Gauss series has followed a very steady upward curve in terms of audience reviews."

Looking back now, are you satisfied with Gauss's results?

Gu Nan nodded, his expression becoming somewhat serious:

"Very satisfied."

"Actually, what people don't know is that when Ultraman Cosmos first started airing, that is, when the concept of 'gentle Ultraman' was introduced."

"Not only the audience, but we ourselves are also under some pressure."

"Because the previous Tiga, Dyna, and Gaia all had a more aggressive fighting style, with direct beam clashes and close-quarters combat."

"With the sudden appearance of an Ultraman who doesn't actively attack and whose purpose is to protect monsters, many people are worried: Is Cosmos really weak?"

Gu Nan smiled:

"I understand our Ultraman fans very well. Everyone cares a lot about whether the character's stated combat power matches his actual combat power. They're all worried that because they want to portray a gentler character, Cosmos's combat power won't be shown!"

Old Tang shook his head frantically to the side:

"No, I didn't feel that way!"

"From the very first episode, it's been one against two, and even with the Tai Chi element, it doesn't feel out of place. Doesn't Director Gu know that viewers are saying Gauss is the new Jack!"

The 1v2 buff is too strong.

A compassionate warrior is first and foremost a warrior!

[It was Musashi who showed compassion, what does that have to do with Gauss!]

[So the intense battles in the early stages were the main reason Gauss ran out of energy in the final battle!]

Gu Nan smiled and continued:

"Actually, this is already a version that we have adjusted and modified."

"However, as the story progressed, everyone gradually came to understand Gauss's core ideas."

"Transforming tenderness into images is actually a very difficult thing."

"Thanks to action director Koichi Sakamoto, who joined later, the action scenes were greatly improved without deviating from the original framework."

"Koichi Sakamoto and I spent all our time on set during that period, putting in a lot of effort and meticulously working on every detail during filming!"

"For example, don't punch with force, don't clench your fists when standing, and don't show hostility."

"Every step and every punch had to be meticulously crafted. It was through this accumulation of details that Gauss's character was created."

"And we are very grateful for his help. After Mr. Sakamoto made new requests regarding camera positions and techniques, we contacted this equipment supplier!"

"They readily provided us with a 30-person on-site team to custom-design and modify a batch of equipment specifically for us!"

"Another interesting point is that after Gauss had been airing for a while, we received a lot of feedback from parents, especially mothers."

"They think Gauss is a great film for the whole family to watch together. And the kids didn't think Gauss wasn't cool just because he didn't kill monsters."

"On the contrary, Musashi's belief that 'as long as you believe, your dreams will definitely come true' touched audiences of all ages."

"In the final battle, Justice was 'moved' by the kindness of humans."

When Legend arrived, I felt that Gauss's intended message of empathy transcending race and civilization had been fully conveyed.

"Back when we were just a makeshift crew of students making Ultraman Tiga, we got a lot of complaints from parents about the violence."

"Times have progressed; both children's and adults' aesthetic standards have improved!"

"As the director, I am first and foremost gratified."

"Secondly, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to viewers of all ages!"

"I also urge that we loosen the restrictions on artistic works; sometimes violence is just a symptom!"

"Just like the war films made by older generations of directors, the reason for depicting the cruelty of war was to oppose war!"

[Your brother Nan has such a broad perspective!]

Well said! I agree!

[Gauss is truly a very special film; it left me with a warm feeling after watching it.]

[A truly healing Ultraman, Musashi is truly an angel!]

[So, Director Gu, Cosmos has already pushed gentleness to its extreme, so what exactly is the new Ultraman going to be about?]

The questions in the comments are exactly what Lao Tang is going to ask next.

Old Tang leaned forward, looking at Gu Nan with expectant eyes:

"Director Gu, since Gauss has already achieved perfection."

"So, what kind of work is our main focus today, the one everyone's been eagerly anticipating, 'Ultraman Mebius'?"

Will he continue in Gauss's style?

"Should we return to the hardcore sci-fi combat style of Gaia?"

Gu Nan's smile faded, and his eyes became somewhat deep.

"No, Mebius is neither Gauss nor Gaia."

Gu Nan looked directly at the camera and slowly uttered four words:

"He is the returnee."

"return?"

Old Tang was stunned for a moment.

"Yes, let's return to the classic universe and the purest bonds."

"This is also a return to Tsuburaya's original aspirations!"